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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

Former Police Detective Indicted in Murder Case

Prosecutors say he helped his girlfriend, the suspect, evade police, after stabbing her estranged lover.

Fire Island Pines Gay Resort Being Auctioned Today

How will it affect your summer plans?

News

FBI: Man Robs Center City Bank With Fake Bomb

Turns out the box with wires hanging out of it wasn’t real.

PGMC’s Bachelor Auction Returns

Just in time to snag a Valentine.

News

Comcast’s Price of Power

It was $16.8 million in 2014. Here’s what that number doesn’t include.

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News

Christie Announces State Takeover of A.C.

An emergency manager was appointed.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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News

Perelman Gives $50 Million to CHOP

The gift will help establish a new 8-acre campus at the hospital.

News

Gosnell Co-Defendant Gets New Trial

Eileen O’Neill was convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges.

News

Is Sam Katz About to Run for Mayor?

It’s starting to sound more likely.

News

Trujillo’s Exit: What it Means and Who It Helps

Progressives lost their candidate, and an opening emerged for other contenders.

News

Guy John Bolaris “Fired” Says Not So Fast

Harry Holmes has some choice words for Bolaris.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

Docs Reveal Charges Recommended Against Kane

Pa. Supreme Court releases documents as Kathleen Kane battles for her future.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Chrissy Tashjian

The West Philly “queerdo” on her local lady crushes.

News

Here Comes the Snow; Commute Will Be Messy

Drivers encouraged to be careful.

WATCH: Sneak-Peek Ellen’s New Sitcom

One Big Happy is a different kind of modern family.

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